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Lucy

So, the 'juicy' way has taken over. I'm in my first week of 'turbo charge your life in 14 days' and have roped 2 friends in too. My parents are also on juice after coming for the weekend and having juice instead of toast) and I've just sent them the film ' food matters'. Have downloaded all the music and on my rebounder as much as I can be. I feel great, so thank you. My only complaint is the amount of washing up I do every day, does the Juice Master have a special hand cream?  Hope you are having a nice break.  Love Lucy x  .................................................................................................................................................

Alison

Dear Nina,  Thanks for the message - I have been swamped with work since getting back and have barely had a moment - I have (don't worry) come back revitalised and inspired so that tackling the mountain is within my grasp.
 
Many, many thanks to Jason, Kate and the team - it was a wonderful experience and I will keep in touch and am endeavouring to stay on top of the healthy measures,including rebounding. The professionalism mixed with warmth was just perfect and I have told all of my friends!  Lots of love to all.  Alison .................................................................................................................................................

Josh

Hi Nina  Having lost 10lbs in weight during the retreat. I have gone on further, keeping up my training I have now lost another 11lbs and have achieved the body I want, but am still building up the muscles. I have been watching what I have eaten, and have not missed sweets or even been tempted. Love to have juice once in the morning and will keep it up…Feeling good, bouncy and alive in the morning! And enjoying running. Thank you all for the inspiration and support. Cheers, Josh ................................................................................................................................................. 

Suzie

Hi Jason, I got the message on Josh`s camera thank you and want to say I am re-bounding 5 days a week, doing Yoga 5 times a week, walking 1 hour 7 days a week and juicing EVERY day and I have not had sweets that was in the past. I saw Kenny at the recent Yoga show. He totally inspired me to go back to Yoga, and the lovely Amy has got me into rebounding, so what a great team you have.  We will be back. I have a Juicing evening on the 24th in my house for my client, showing Foodmatters and I will have Lesley and Natalie talking after, with juice being available to try. I know that juicing is the right and best way to health.. Thank you!!
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Jane

Hi Kate,  Just want to drop you a line to say thanks to you and Natalie for a great week in Turkey - I had such a good, refreshing and invigorating week. I came back and found out I had carelessly managed to lose 15lbs!! So that along with looking and feeling fantastic was well worth it.
 
Also not sure what you actually did to me out in the mountains but I have come back feeling like I want to exercise and have been doing just that - I even went for my first ever jog (pick yourself up off the floor!) on Saturday morning!! So that along with juicing every day I am continuing to feel great and hope to have long term benefits and staying power to this way of life.   So all I can say to you and the team is a huge great big thank you. Best  Jx .................................................................................................................................................

Lidia

Dear lovely Kate, 
I am home!  Thanks for a wonderful week - I was so privileged to spend another one at the retreat and so lucky to meet you. I hope you have
 a wonderful time for the next two and a half weeks and bring your joy and enthusiasm to all who are lucky to meet you.

 
All the best,

 Lidia
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Apexa

Hi Kris,  Hope all is well.  Just to let you know that I have arrived home safely after such an amazing week. The weather is awful – rainy and cold and we have even had the heating on!!! We were so spoilt out there. Thanks again for everything – I can’t believe how much energy I had this morning!! I will be in touch with a ‘proper’ email – just wanted to send you a quickie. I will set up a facebook account too. Take care. X Apexa
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Ange

As you know when I came back I lost 8 lbs - just put 2.5lbs back on but I am managing to have my juice for breakfast every morning.  It was a breeze when the two ladies in Turkey were making all the juices as Alison says it does take time trying to organise your day.  But at least I am still managing that one juice.
 
I have been trying to keep up the keep fit regime since coming back and have been cycling regularly. I go on Saturday to complete the Coast to Coast cycle rise from Whitehaven to Tynemouth (over the lake district - so YES very hilly!!!) - it works out 150 miles over 4 days.  I am hoping the weather will be kind.   I would love to do another week in Turkey as I found the experience completely relaxing and it was nice to escape from my everyday life. Plus everyone was great company.  Take care,  Ange x .................................................................................................................................................

Maddie

Hi Jason,
 
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for devising such a brilliant programme. I'm a non smoking, 5'7, (was) 9st 7lbs female and was feeling very sluggish and although I'm an active person, I wanted to cleanse my system and also lose a few pounds. I followed the juices pretty much to the letter although I have to admit, I did have to have some fruit in the evening instead of a juice, but I stuck to your advice and had high water content melon. I also did find myself weighing myself everyday which really kept up the momentum of the "diet" as it spurred me on each day that I'd lost another pound.
 
I started by ordering the package on your website containing a juicer (I've never used one before), Turbo Charge Your Life in Life in 14 days, 7lbs in 7 Days and a shaker and it was great. I also got the supplement pack of 4 which I obviously used throughout.
 
I had lots of people around me saying "you're mad, you don't need to lose any weight" and "I could never give up solid food - you'll never do a week"...and I also chose to do it in the coldest month this autumn so to be honest, this made me even more determined to get through the week and although I'd read your book from cover to cover, it is a hard plan to follow with all the temptations of everyday life. The important thing is I stuck to it and your book became my bible! I also had the Turbo Charge Your Life in 14 days book which I also referred to throughout which was so good to have and really helped me when I was a bit low. I suffered highs and lows throughout the week although amazingly no headaches. I'm not a bad eater, but I'm quite fussy & often don't eat very much consistently and am not a keen veggie eater, rarely eating fruit so this has been the cleanse I need. I'm sure my body is healthier than it's ever been. If vanity didn't get a grip of me, I would eat pizza and chocolate everyday (although I don't allow myself) and I love everything that's bad for me. As I've turned 30, I can feel that my body just doesn't want to get rid of all those wicked addictions like bread and pasta as efficiently as it did in my 20's.
 
I found it hard to exercise as being a very active person usually, I found that tough so relaxed most of the week although added in walking to and from work a few times and was out and about during the day. I would definitely up the intake of juices next time as I was averaging 3 a day which was probably not quite enough although I did have fruit in the early evening and then mint tea.
 
The results, after a very grueling week because lets face it -we're all human and we do love the temptations of alcohol, sweets and bread, are amazing! I feel like a new woman and more importantly, although my lethargy has run into Phase 2, I'm sure as I introduce food back into my day, I will be more alert and also up the exercise intake. You have transformed me into a health freak so thank you once again! Oh and before I forget - I am now 8st 13lbs and have lost 1.5 inches off everywhere I measured (hips, waist, thighs!)  Many thanks again, Maddie Lewington .................................................................................................................................................

Ian

Hello All the Juicy Gang!

Thanks for the email and for the great words.

We had a fantastic time! I went to think, do yoga, exercise and thoroughly detox - not necessarily to lose weight, although every little bit helps! :-) and it was all that I expected and more.

The timing turned out to be perfect with life decisions needing to be made..these things are meant to happen.

I am a juicer but was surprised at the energy that I had for the 'Kate' activities and being able to get up for 7.30 rebounding to start the fun! The yoga and Kenny were truly fabulous and it has hugely refreshed my spiritual side and my positivity. I have left, inspired, enlightened, and toned!..for the next stage in life.

I also went with the intention of post detox not drinking any/as much alcohol when I returned. I didn't know that Jason had written a superb book 'How to give up drink easily' and reading this was an extra bonus. I now analyse that drink has done nothing for me in getting me to where I am today and has probably hindered. I have no desire to drink - can't think of anything worse - and am looking forward to the new opportunities of achieving more without it.

There is a lot still to be done in life, juices to be drunk and raw food to be eaten :-D

In the words of Bliss, who Kenny introduced us to and I am now the proud owner of two of their albums - 'only change can happen when you change yourself'.

Thank you all

Ian xx
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Sue

Hi Kate & the juicy gang,

Well I hear it's been sunny since we left, typical, but maybe if it had been nice while we were there we wouldn't have don't so much and ALL lost so much!!!????

I can't say thank you enough times to all of you and the ladies juice making and lovely Winson, Kate . I am sitting here having made my first juice in my new juicer, yes purchased yesterday before a mad veg & fruit supermarket sweep!!!!!  Im listening to Kennys beautiful music which I downloaded as soon as I got the list from you today , and my life and attitude has changed forever.  A friend at work who I saw on the Saturday was amazed at how well I looked and not just having lost the weight but in every way and asked if I had a new man in my life was that why??  I said yes his name is Alastair!!!!!!!!

But honestly I have not had one processed item since I have been home just fruit, veg nuts etc and feel fandabalous!!!!

You must tell everyone in future weeks to really stick with it, I was all ready to go home on the Sunday nearly packed and now I have a juicer who would have thought it possible (definitely not my mum!!!!!) 

Now Kate & Paula, your care package is being collected as we speak and will be winging it's way to you ASAP, I'll send it to Kate in the UK as I think you are home in a couple of weeks time is that right??

Well I think I have bored you enough can't wait to book for next year and good luck with new doubters, I know you can turn them round!!!  Just quick note please tell Kenny I sat the other night and did the 108 Gayatri mantra on my own @ home, makes me feel like I'm in Turkey again, please can I come & work with you guys .

Take care big hugs & lots of love

The glitter bug xxxxxxxx
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Sarah

Hi Kate
 
Back at my desk still feeling fantastic and sitting up so straight! I cannot believe what kenny has done to my posture,its truly amazing.Please thank him again.
A little juicy highlight for you - coincidentally I had an NHS health check yesterday at school,my cholesterol is 3.9 (normally 4.9) BMI 2.2 and I have the heart age of a 48 yr old so all in all a good start to my 50's eh? MUST KEEP IT UP.....last few days succumbed to 1 cuppa tea and 3 Maltesers!! aaaahh otherwise all ok.
 
I do hope the weather is better this week.
Can you give my love to Pamela-I think about her all the time-such a sweetie-I bet she looks like a model now??
 
Oh yeah I had lost 8lb so very happy.
 
Many thanks again your words of wisdom are still swimming around my head.....
FANTASTIC experience.
 
Enjoy
Love to all
Sarah x
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Luke

Hello Kate,
We are back at our desks boooooooo, I'm sure you are having a great week again as half the team (inc Pamela, how funny) are still there (hope the weather is playing game!!!!).
We thoroughly enjoyed our week last week it was absolutely awesome... loved every minute.
We had such a laugh and at the same time learnt so much, this is a credit to you and your team. Thank you.
Many thanks for these articles could you also send me some for alzheimer's and endometriosis.... We are preaching the juicing gospel to all our nearest and dearest.
I lost 10 pounds and have you heard that Sue (Blingy Sue, British Airways) lost 1 stone 4 pounds!
Awesome.
 
Speak soon
 
Luke

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Sue

Hi Kate & the juicy gang,

 

Well I hear it's been sunny since we left, typical, but maybe if it had been nice while we were there we wouldn't have don't so much and ALL lost so much!!!????

 

I can't say thank you enough times to all of you and the ladies juice making and lovely Winson, Kate . I am sitting here having made my first juice in my new juicer, yes purchased yesterday before a mad veg & fruit supermarket sweep!!!!!  I’m listening to Kennys beautiful music which I downloaded as soon as I got the list from you today , and my life and attitude has changed forever.  A friend at work who I saw on the Saturday was amazed at how well I looked and not just having lost the weight but in every way and asked if I had a new man in my life was that why??  I said yes his name is Alastair!!!!!!!!

 

But honestly I have not had one processed item since I have been home just fruit, veg nuts etc and feel fandabalous!!!!

 

You must tell everyone in future weeks to really stick with it, I was all ready to go home on the Sunday nearly packed and now I have a juicer who would have thought it possible (definitely not my mum!!!!!)

 

Now Kate & Paula, your care package is being collected as we speak and will be winging it's way to you ASAP, I'll send it to Kate in the UK as I think you are home in a couple of weeks time is that right??

 

Well I think I have bored you enough can't wait to book for next year and good luck with new doubters, I know you can turn them round!!!  Just quick note please tell Kenny I sat the other night and did the 108 Gayatri mantra on my own @ home, makes me feel like I'm in Turkey again, please can I come & work with you guys

 

Take care big hugs & lots of love

 

The glitter bug xxxxxxxx

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Ian

 

We had a fantastic time! I went to think, do yoga, exercise and thoroughly detox - not necessarily to lose weight, although every little bit helps! :-) and it was all that I expected and more.

 

The timing turned out to be perfect with life decisions needing to be made..these things are meant to happen.

 

I am a juicer but was surprised at the energy that I had for the 'Kate' activities and being able to get up for 7.30 rebounding to start the fun! The yoga and Kenny were truly fabulous and it has hugely refreshed my spiritual side and my positivity. I have left, inspired, enlightened, and toned!..for the next stage in life.

 

I also went with the intention of post detox not drinking any/as much alcohol when I returned. I didn't know that Jason had written a superb book 'How to give up drink easily' and reading this was an extra bonus. I now analyse that drink has done nothing for me in getting me to where I am today and has probably hindered. I have no desire to drink - can't think of anything worse - and am looking forward to the new opportunities of achieving more without it.

 

There is a lot still to be done in life, juices to be drunk and raw food to be eaten :-D

 

In the words of Bliss, who Kenny introduced us to and I am now the proud owner of two of their albums - 'only change can happen when you change yourself'.

 

Thank you all

 

Ian xx

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Sue & Luke

Ahh Hi Everyone!



 

Thanks for the lovely email!

Yes we are still on track...juicing every day and we have been having Jason’s soup at night also!  I have only had 2 cups of tea since I returned and wait for it...yes both without sugar!  I am getting up much earlier every morning and walking our dogs before work for an hour too AND I ‘boing’ on the trampette at every opportunity!

Luke is still continuing with his Action Man fitness and we both went to yoga on Tuesday night – regular class now for us!  We will be running the Manchester 10K in 3 weeks for Guide Dogs (reminds us of our little friend that we found with no ears!) and so are in training for that also! 

Will you be watching the Royal Wedding out there?  Will Kenny be watching it from his cave or perhaps sat under Alistair?! We have a party weekend ahead however, we will ensure that we are cleansed thoroughly with our juices!

Thank you so much for an amazing week with such fabulous people.  We have Kenny’s mantra in our heads constantly – I sing it in ‘Leonard’ the Landrover at the top of my voice en route to work!  He is such a lovely guy (as are you all!)

We have been in touch with Margaret, Michael and sparkly Sue so hopefully that will continue!  We did try to text Pamela on the number she gave us but we haven’t heard back so we are unsure if we have the right numberIf any of you find yourselves ‘Up North’ near Manchester PLEASE do let us know as it would be great to see you again.

Hope it’s going well with the second group of the year!

Miss you all lots and love to everyone.

Big hugs backatchya!



 

Sue & Luke 
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Hanniffia

Dear Kate, Amy, Steve and Nina
 
I just want to thank you all for an exceptional week up the mountain in Turkey.  Prior to the retreat I was already a converted juicer and had done the 7 x days a number of times before, so for me this was not the real challenge.  Given this I was really looking forward more to a detox of the mind, which I can say you well and truly achieved for me.  I totally agree with you that Steve is an exceptional Yogi teacher.  I do not believe that he realises just how good he is......will someone tell him this from me please!  This was an introductory to Yoga for me and I just loved it coupled with the meditation and relaxation it was truly refreshing.  I am pleased to say that I have continued the yoga on my return home and cannot see this changing.
 
I also believed I was reasonably fit until I met ‘cruel’ Kate, and her young sister Amy!   I bizarrely found I developed a love / hate relationship with toning, circuit and rebound classes.  The more I endured the pain the more I felt re-energized and by the end of the week I realised my fitness level had been well and truly tested and had also been elevated to a new level.  I did not miss one of the classes which I believe is testament to the quality of the coaching and the enthusiasm of the coaches.  Needless to say I have now changed my home exercise regime to include circuits, toning and I took delivery of my ‘Juice Master’ rebounder yesterday.  I do not intend to let me new found energy level drop in any way as I feel fantastic.
 
I also loved the massage (again top class masseur), the Turkish bath was a great experience and the volley ball was great fun.
 
I cannot finish without commenting on the overall event which was facilitated most efficiently by Kate.  From understanding everyone’s needs, to the opening and closing talks, to trying to control the weather, she really did care about everyone.  Her passion for juicing and fitness is very infectious and motivating and as such she really enhances and enriches the whole overall experience.   I cannot compliment her enough.
 
Lastly, I popped myself on the scales on Saturday morning.  Previous 7 x days that I have done at home have seen my weight loss vary from 9lbs to 5lbs, so I know it works.  On the return from the retreat I was amazed to find that I had only lost 3.5lbs.  I was however not disappointed as I felt so much fitter and trimmer and full of energy and I could still feel the extra weight of the awakened muscles.   In addition I have had numerous compliments about how well I am looking which feels great.
 
So a big thank you and well done to you all, I certainly gained lots from my time with you and have recommended the retreat to my family and friends some of whom I am sure will be with you in the future.  I certainly intend to return at some point.
 
My Best Regards
 
Hanniffia

 

Jane

Hi Nina

Just to let you know that I loved my week in the mountains. I was very sceptical and only going to accompany my daughter but I learned so much about nutrition and juicing. I also loved the location - it was absolutely beautiful in spite of the rain. The team were inspirational and a testament to their lifestyle. I am continuing the juicing and my husband is now enjoying the juices too! I'm looking forward to my next retreat.

Lindsey

Thank you again for a fantastic week. I have definitely got much better energy levels than before coming....and yes, I've lost 7lbs.... But most importantly have lots 2 body fat points!
I So enjoyed it and felt I have learnt some really valuble information about 'live' foods and juicing. Also, thank you for getting me back into yoga. What an excellent teacher Steve is. I will definitely be coming back to Turkey (or Portugal!) so am hoping to catch one of his classes again.

 

 

 


Celebrity Testimonials

 

"What the frikkin' heck happened last week at the retreat with you guys?  It was unbelievable - truly amazing. I had a blast. Your energy and charisma was and is infectious and the phenomena that is the Juice has filtered into my brain cells quite literally and I find myself unable to get off the stuff!" Linda Barker

"The week I spent at the Juice Master Ultimate Detox retreat in Turkey was life-changing. I have always been conscious of my health and fitness but the retreat helped me to re-focus and re-invigorate both my body and mind. Sun, sea, exercise and juice every day resulted in my skin clearing up, my eyes and hair shining, dropping 3kg (a further 1.5kg the following week) and loads of energy! One of the best weeks of my life. I'm ready for the next week!" Beverly Knight

What the press say


Anna from OK Magazine recently came to our retreat (June 2010) and met Jason and the Juice Master retreats team.  Read the article about her experience here.

Radio 2 presenter Janey Lee Grace was recently interviewed about her experience on the retreat for Lifescape Magazine, read it here.

Daily Express journalist Kate Bohdanwicz joined us in the Bordubet retreat in September 2008, read her article about her experience by clicking here

 

 


Client Testimonials

Sarah

Dear Nina, Kate , Natalie and debs,- you girls rock!!!!!

What can I say, I left it a week before I touched base just to see if I could keep myself on the right track - and I have. It's a fantastic feeling getting up everyday with a clear mind and the determination to take each day at a time with the goal at the end of it to be even healthier and happier than u were when u got up!!

Going to the resort was definitely the best thing I have done for myself in years. I had read Jason’s books and done the 7lbs in 7 days programme way back in June, and I felt fantastic after the week, but as the summer went on I fell off the health wagon and royally landed on my arse!!. The week in Turkey was an eye opener and a kick start to get me back on track. Getting up every morning knowing u were going to have an active energetic fun packed day was brilliant. The people were amazing and maybe it is fate that a gang of good craic people from all walks of life ended up going at the same time, because really we had a blast together, and certainly kept each others spirits up for the week. (I reckon I lost a few pounds laughin!!) Watching everyone’s energy levels rise daily, and the glow in everyone’s cheeks by Friday is really something u can only believe if u have seen it. Certainly the group of lethargic, stressed out, burnt out people who arrived... were not the same people leaving.

You fella’s really do an amazing job. Nina your a god send at the end of the line, thanks for all your help getting me there. Kate and Natalie - you two are a motivation to ANYBODY to get off there ass and just do it .You both made it so much fun. If the positive energy coming from you girls could be bottled and sold you would be billionaires in no time. I’m sorry I didn’t get to meet Jason but you girls really do him justice in a big way. Thank you so so soooooo much for everything. I will keep in touch. If you ever feel like a trip to the Blackforest I have loads of room. Take care, and we will see u again, ... Sarah

ps... my dog is loving life again; LOTS of hiking..
pps. I lost 5 lbs that week. I’m 67 kilos now, I was 85 a year ago.. (before and after photos are the best) 

Mary

Hi Nina,  thanks for the information and I'd love to receive details of next year's dates before they are released on the website.
 
While writing to you I'd just like to let you know what a fabulous week I had in Turkey. Having just completed chemotherapy, radiotherapy & a full mastectomy earlier this year I felt tired, unfit and lethargic before my retreat. However, since then I am full of energy, exercising everyday (as I used to do before my illness), have bought myself a rebounder and am juicing at least once every day. It really has been a springboard for me to start getting my life back to where it was before my illness. The benefits speak for themselves both in how I look and how I feel. It's as if I have 'exorcised' my illness once and for all. I am still off work but am planning my return in January 2011.
 
Thank you and all the team i.e. Kate, Natalie and Ken for all their wonderful support and kindness.
 
I will be back!   Kindest regards to you all,   Mary

Lianne

Hi Kate,   I just wanted to say- THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for a wicked time at Montenegro!! Everyone was fantastic from Nina to the girls that made the juices and you and Amy were so helpful and motivational! ; ) Kenny, Ali and Nat were unbelievable and put so much into making my fortnight unique and unforgettable.
 
I am definitely coming back and I am trying to talk my parents into it- especially my dad who needs to shift a few lbs, or 14....
 
Although my skin didn't clear up completely I gained SO much more in terms of confidence with my skin and physically (and emotional) strength and agility, it was a truly wonderful and life changing experience. I start my yoga classes this week and I am looking at booking Everest Base Camp and climbing next year to raise money for Psoriasis Scotland, who I am currently doing some marketing work for, then I am going to do a short trip round Nepal/Tibet and India...and might even do a bit of Kudalini when I'm there ; )
 
As I mentioned, if you ever need someone to come and assist on the retreat just give me a shout even if it's short notice as I get quite a lot of holidays with sportscotland, or if you ever need anyone in marketing (not that you need it) to help out at seminars/presentations/conferences etc...I'm on Linkedin- http://uk.linkedin.com/in/liannecampbell
 
THANKS AGAIN!!
 
HAVE AN INCREDIBLE LAST FEW WEEKS IN TURKEY and see you next year!!!!!   xx
 
P.S Give me a shout if you or the guys ever fancy a wee ski/board trip to Scotland.

Anne

Dear Nina, we had a wonderful retreat with a great group of people. I would love to get the group photo sent as an attachment or pdf-file so that I could print it out. I have made a slide-show/video from the retreat with music and it is on my facebook-page, maybe Kate and Natalie would like to have a look? …

Best Regards from Anne Gry Venås.
 

Melanie

Hi Nina and Team Juicy,  thanks so much...great to have all the music and just a quick note, as am at work today. Wanted to say a huge thank you for all the fantastic energy that everyone that went into last week, had a fantastic time, learnt lots and will definitely be keeping up the juicing daily.

Have not jumped on any scales but am sure I have lost a few pounds. Feeling more energised than I have felt in the last year....which was my main priority….

…Enjoying Natalie's Ab work out and the 5 Tibetans every morning before starting the day with a juice.

Thanks again  Love Mel x

Fiona

Thank you all for such a life changing experience, it truly has been one of the best weeks ever!

Really enjoyed Janey sharing her knowledge and expertise on how to live a clean life, in every sense of the word.  Felt quite overwhelmed with information at times but in a good way - lots of food for thought!  She seemed to be able to respond to everyone's issues that were pertinent to them.

Also it was my pleasure to offer a pilates session. Just shows you that we all have something to give, and that we all learnt from one another over and above the sheer magic of what it the ultimate Juicy retreat!!

Thanks again, Best wishes   Fiona

Suzie

Hi Amy, Kenny and Alison….  Thank you for the photo and the music info below…

Experience:
I have played the Yoga music every day in my clinic, my clients love it too… the first client I treated went straight out and bought a juicer that day could wait to get going! … And feel moved and inspired…the retreat was so much more than I would ever have imagined. I thought I went to just lose weight…and yes I did lose weight….7 lbs! But the real benefit was in how I felt… the energy levels and my emotional state. I was so drained when I arrived... I now feel stronger and much more in control…

I went with some very closed ideas about what I would do and not do…. And Yoga was something I did not really want to do…. Or too much jumping around… I was going to just rest and walk... I was exhausted…

Well all that changed… Kenny`s Yoga was so brilliant I found myself jumping out of bed….6.30… the joy of doing the yoga was immense.... Kenny has a way of sharing his love and belief in Yoga to the point that you just lifts you right up there with him…we laughed … we cried… and we all loved the Yoga and I got into positions I did not believe possible!!…and I am keeping up my daily yoga…. So thank you Kenny you gave us all so much…

And the lovely Amy… her kindness and her rebounding was amazing… rebounding to the sunrise or sunset! Whilst I found it challenging I did feel the benefit… and am now rebounding here at home… 3-4 times a week. She was an inspiration and always there to support and guide…thank you Amy!

The retreat is a little bit of heaven….friendships were made…lives transformed and new life found.  Thank you so much…. I am a ardent daily juicer…and loving it!!!  We will be back….

Humaira

Dear All,  thank you all very much for providing the much needed fantastic experiences on the retreat and the wonderful resources of information provided in your email below :)
 
The experience has opened my mind to looking at health, food, sports, pharmaceutical industries and all sorts in a fresh unadulterated way. I hope you continue to challenge the existing world order and win over people with your ideas. Let the revolution begin :)
 
Nina - even before I got to the resort your emails were already rebounding with endless energy and enthusiasm - I'm not quite sure how you achieved that over email but well done :)
 
Amy - thank you for being such an energetic and enthusiastic organiser, great great rebouding lessons with fab music - have made a resolution to purchase a rebounder soon
 
Ali - again thank you your endless enthusiasm despite my dementor moments. Looking forward to the pretend chocolate cake recipes... alas I have eaten chocolate since I've come back but I certainly do want to try your recipe please :)
 
Kenny - thanks so much for being a constant source of AMUSEMENT (and amazing information/knowledge) with the Yoga and Tai Chi and all your wonderful insights - it was an absolute delight to meet you and annoy you with my questions. Wishing you the best with your new adventures in the UK :)
 
Take care all and apologies for not writing sooner. Normal life got the better of me.   Humaira
 

Mike

Dear Jason and Team,

I recently attended the retreat in Montenegro that Jason was originally running. Firstly, could I pass on my best wishes to Jason and his family for the sad loss of his Mum. Although I had never met her she was clearly a very special lady.

I would like to say that I had a fantastic week and would like you to pass on my thanks to Becky and Kenny for making the week so memorable.

We had a brilliant group that week, but Becky really was outstanding. It was always going to be difficult for her as it was a “Jason week” but she really was first class and a credit to your organization. The biggest compliment I can pay her is that although I would very much like to go again on a “Jason week” I wouldn’t hesitate to go back on a “becky week”.

She was capably assisted by Amy and Kenny was… well what can you say…a remarkable guy. I’ve never met anyone like him, a real inspiration, interesting, thought provoking, loving character. The world needs more people like Kenny.

Becky needs to practice her table tennis though (smile)!! I understand from Becky that Jason and I would have had some good battles on that table and I know I would have enjoyed the competitive spirit with Jason’s running and exercise so I very much hope I get to meet him one day.

I’m still juicing every day and have bought some juicy bars for the difficult days and my friends can’t believe I like Yoga!

Once again many thanks for a great week and if you could pass my comments to the team it would be very much appreciated.  Best wishes, Mike

Margo

Hello to everyone who made our week on the retreat a truly life changing experience. If you could bottle what the retreat was all encompassing into a tonic then my god you would have it made. The juices were divine but the friends the activities the setting the mountain the to die for sunsets well need I go on . Weight loss was a bonus.  Suffice as to say like Arnie "I,ll be back ".  Thank you Thank you Thank you from a confirmed 5 Tibetan bouncing happy bunny Margo xx

Jeanne

Hi Kate,  I hope that you are both ok after your break away.  I obviously missed you both at the retreat but Becky was wonderful and instantly made everyone feel at home.  She worked extremely hard and had a programme that was action packed.  The people that came on that week were exceptionally friendly and we had a marvellous fun time.  Amie your sister is lovely and I enjoyed meeting her.  Kenny was his usual self and very good.  We had some really good walks and yoga sessions.  Everything was brilliant and I have nothing but praise for the juicy weeks.  I am well and truly a juicy convert and after losing another 8 lbs I am now at 9stone 4lbs which is ok for me and I am highly delighted.  The only thing now is that I have nothing that fits me and I must hit the shops!  I thought Janey Lee Grace gave a really good talk and I liked her immensely.  She was very friendly and approachable to everyone. Her Nia dancing was quite a hit and a jolly good work out.    I will try to come next year on another juicy week time permitting and hope to see you both in the future. In the meantime I will read all the books and pass them all on to my daughter who is quite impressed at the success I have made of my adventures.  I wish you both love and luck in the future.   Love Jeanne xx 

Linda

Hi Nina and Juicy Team.   What an amazing experience, I absolutely loved it. It couldn't have come at a better time for me, I've been juicing since I got home and intend to continue to do so, Our dogs are wondering what has happened to me since I got back. We now go for a good power walk rather than a meander.
 
Please pass on my special thanks to Ken and all the team they were brilliant. I've already tried two different yoga classes (Must admit I need all my powers of imagination to transport myself back to Montenegro) when all I can hear is the thumping of the tap dancers above me in the studio. I'm doing the 5 Tibetans but yes would very much appreciate the PDF emailing to me.  I have not had a drink of alcohol since coming home nor do I desire one which is very bizarre as  that was part of my ritual as I return home from work.
 
My rebounder is on order and I'm raring to go  (Oh and by the way I lost a whopping 12lbs yipee)
 
Thankyou all,   Luv Linda xx

Jan

To All the Juicemaster Team
 
I have recently returned from Monte Negro resort and just wanted to let you know what a fantastic experience I have had.  I really can't describe the wonderful bunch of people who I have just spent the week with.  Without exception they contributed to making the experience even more special.  Ken was his usual inspirational self and even managed to get me doing yoga (which I thought would never happen)!
 
Having already spent a indescribable week in Bordubet in Sept 2008, I thought nothing could live up to that experience.  How wrong could I be.  Although you cannot compare the two resorts, Monte Negro made me just as emotional (sorry Becky!) as Bordubet did.  Every time I tried to describe how I was feeling I ended up a blubbering mess.  What do they put in those juices!?!!!
 
At the end of the week I had lost 9lbs and am really trying very hard to keep it up now I am home.   Thank you to Becky, Amy and Ken for giving us all an experience to remember.
 
Much love to Jason and Kate who were sorely missed.   Here's hoping to see you all again very soon.   Jan xxx

Kim

Hi Nina and the Juicy Team!  I had such an amazing week recently in Turkey (3rd Sept) I managed to lose 7lbs however I did go last year and managed to lose 16lbs!! I did do loads of running with Paula.

I just wanted to e-mail you all and let you know I will be running the Birmingham Half Marathon with my bright orange Juicy t-shirt and I will be doing it on Juice. I am also doing it for Myton Hospice a local hospice in Coventry.

Just wanted to let you all know!  Keep up the good work,  Kim Mead

Dawn

Hi Kate,  I promised to write something down for potential diabetic customers, so here goes:

I am an insulin pump user and before I went on the juice retreat I was taking a total of 19.6 units of basal rate (background) insulin - this equates to overnight long acting insulin for pen users. My usual meal boluses were between 3.8 for breakfast to 9.2 for evening meals, dependent upon how many carbohydrates I consumed.

I was a little concerned about the juice diet before I went as I am sure most diabetics would be. However I had been juicing before I went and had calculated that a juice contained an average of 10g carbohydrate per 100 ml. This seemed to work at home.

When I went to Turkey I decreased my basal rate by 80% as I usually find I need less insulin in the heat. I then had an average of 3.5 units of insulin per juice. I found that this was sufficient, except for 2 occasions when I did go high, but that may have been a different type of juice with a higher sugar content. By the end of the week this had decreased to 2.8 units per juice. I had a few times when I went low, but took an apple or banana on the walks and kept monitoring my sugar levels regularly.

By the end of the seven days I noticed I was feeling energetic and very (unusually) healthy. When I came home I noticed that a lump that was growing on my eyelid was beginning to shrink. I was planning to see a doctor on my return with a view to having it surgically removed, but this is no longer necessary.

I returned to my original basal rate but found that actually I still only need the 80% rate, so have gone back to that. My meals are now no longer carbohydrate rich and I am still using less insulin than I did before the retreat. I am having a daily juice for breakfast and I have been eating healthily - salads are now a big part of my diet - which need less insulin.

I would recommend anyone who is diabetic to go on one of these retreats and just be careful with your blood sugar monitoring. You can always find fruit to eat if you do hypo; I also took some sweets and cereal bars with me just in case. The staff are very  helpful when you explain that you may need extra carbohydrates.

As a bonus I lost weight too!

Thanks for a great week Kate, I had a brilliant time and Graham lost over a stone in his week. He is planning for us to come back - and that was someone who really didn't want to go! Next time I hope my knee will be back to full strength so that I can do lots more exercise rebounding!  Kind regards,  Dawn

Michelle

Dear Juicy Team,   I am back home 11 days now after a wonderful week in Turkey.  I KNOW it sounds really corny but the week truly changed me. Apart from losing 9lbs and getting a tan which is fading fast! I changed so much  on the inside too.  
 
A huge thanks to the team of Cherie, Paula and Kris who put so much effort into ensuring we had a great week. Our yoga teacher Cherie  who with her help and guidance I learned how to find my inner calm again, how to respect my body and be gentle with it when I need to be, to stretch and push it when I need to, to let the tears flow and know that it's okay  and to let my body enjoy the freedom to dance like a child. Paula with her words of wisdom and kindness and Kris with such energy and enthusiasm and of course Jason who wasn't physically present but if I hadn't seen him on TV and attended one of his seminars in Dublin I never would have heard of juicing and now feel the positive benefits on a daily basis.

Last but not least the rest of the group aka The Juicettes whom I will probably never see again but thanks for being such beautiful human beings.  Michelle X (Tent client)

Francesca

Hello Nina,  I had an amazing experience of the retreat and loved every minute of it! Please let me know when next year's dates are available to go again!  Best wishes,  Francesca x  (Tent client)

Abigail

Thank you guys for a great week, it really was awesome.  xxx  Abigail

Bobbie

Hi all  firstly, Diane - Thank you so much for doing this....(group email set up).  Just a quickie as this is my first day back to work - Booooo!  I had an amazing time and met all of you, wonderful people. I managed to lose 10lbs of unwanted wobble and have been inspired to carry on the good work!  I haven't even touched any booze yet (although it was offered).....  I've been eating out a fair bit as we have absolutely no kitchen at the moment and a house full of dust but I've chosen the healthy option on the menu and then stopped looking.
 
I've found myself starting most sentences with the words....."Kate says/said......." or "we watched a DVD that said......"  My husband is loving it ;-)  I have to say, that I think he's coming along for the ride...... Woohooooo!!!!
 
Love to all and hope to see you sometime in the not tooooo distant future!   xxxx

Karen & Jess

Dear All,   firstly thank you to Diane for setting up the email addressees' so we can keep in contact. likewise my mind has become very different after the retreat and I spent hours wondering up and down the aisles of a brand new Waitrose that has opened up by us and spent a small fortune on organic and free range but my it tastes good Yum Yum!!
 
We both couldn't wait to jump on the scales on Saturday morning and both lost, myself 13.2 llbs and jes 10 llbs so we are both chuffed and hoping to see this continue. Have started the wheatgrass pack of growing hopefully should have some good grass soon fingers crossed.
 
I hope you all got home safely and the journeys were not to cramped unlike ours we had our knees by our heads so no sleep but we drove home traffic free listening to Whitney to keep us awake!! (only cd in glove box).
 
Well I hope you all continue juicing and look forward to hearing all weight loss and news.
 
Jess and I couldn't have met such a wonderful group of people and it still brings a tear to my eyes as I think fondly of you all thank you for so kindly caring for Jes  she had an amazing experience cant wait to see you all when we meet for Champneys for reunion.    Take care everyone,   Lots of Love,   Karen and Jes

Sheila

Had my blood test and cholesterol down from 7.5 to 5.3 I am so happy and I am still juicing for life.  Sheila xx

Delia

Hi Kate,   thanks for the e-mail, when I got back I discovered I had lost 16lbs so was pleased but I got a lot more than weight loss from the experience. I have been juicing for breakfast and lunch and eating an evening meal and so far so good. I am planning on coming back in May half-term and I'm trying to persuade my parents to come with me. Please pass on my thanks to the rest of the team love Delia xx

Laura

Dear All,   Thank you so much for all your good wishes and all the information you have sent.  The week spent in Montenegro has strengthened my will power and  has given me new facts and knowledge to make the necessary changes to become a healthier person. I am grateful to have had the chance to this experience and looking forward to my next visit there.  Love and Best Wishes to everyone (Laura) XXX (Tent client)

Sophie & Anna

Dear Kris, Cherie, Paula, and all of you at Juice Master.  Just wanted to let you know what an amazing week Anna and I had last week…….the best so far! Such a lovely group and Kris, Paula and Cherie, you all worked so hard to make sure we had such a wonderful time, I could not fault you at all……you make a great team, thank u. x. We both feel inspired to continue, my sister in particular, I wasn’t sure you were going to crack her but she seems to have made a complete transformation from a mad alcohol party monster to the juicing queen, long may it continue!  Thank you all so much, can’t wait to come back!!  With lots of juicy love,  Sophie and Anna x

Alice

Hi Nina

I wanted to thank you all so much for a wonderful week in Turkey. Not only was it a treat to be staying somewhere so beautiful, we were so well looked after by Kris and the gang. The added bonus was the lovely people also doing the week. Such a great crowd which made is hugely enjoyable.

The whole thing was much easier than

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